No matter which dimension is used, the specific perception is always the same. The value of "twelve meters", with four Sergeant Majors Lezo standing on top of each other with their feet on their shoulders, is almost enough, and it is not considered safe in any case.
distance.
Judging from the current situation, the long tail, which is only about the thickness of a little finger, is quite active. It is still piercing and traveling at a speed of 2 meters per second in the permafrost formation that is harder than iron stone.
This is already the speed of normal people walking.
The "Soil Ranger" where Ronan and others are located is hidden in a cave filled with frozen nitrogen not far below it. Half of this cave exists naturally, and half was developed later, and it also includes the working surface.
a part of.
All in all, it is a place that cannot withstand scrutiny.
The "Electric Hydralisk" above only needs to adjust its direction slightly. This slender long tail stretched out for nearly a hundred meters will penetrate into the hole, and with another "shiver", it will be whipped out of the "Soil Patroller"
With the mimic armor mounted in layers, the long tail that appeared above their heads at that time would most likely not be just that one.
Even if the long tail now has a vague upward trend, no one knows where it will turn next!
"Master Chief, look..."
Sergeant Shannong continued to communicate with Le Zuo. It was not that he intentionally ignored the real commander, but it was an instinctive reaction in a crisis situation.
Besides, when this happened, didn't Lieutenant Ronan also invite Le Zuo to come over to discuss it?
Le Zuo probably had the score and opened his mouth to say, but at this moment, the "Abstract Electric Hydralisk" flashed through his mind again. By some strange coincidence, he turned to look at Ronan:
"Xiao Luo... lieutenant?"
Ronan gave a simple judgment: "
They must have locked onto other targets and haven’t found us yet.”
Sergeant Shannong also found that he had neglected the real chief officer, but at such a critical moment, he could not care much. In fact, he also felt that the new chief officer was too pedantic.
Isn’t this obvious?
The air and surface support forces have been fighting against the alien species, trying to clear the area and at least give them a cover. At this time, various accidents may occur, and the key is what to do!
Shan Nong couldn't help but make a suggestion: "It's only a matter of time before this distance is discovered. The silent state cannot solve these long tails. We need support from our superiors!"
He was justified in what he said. After all, the Fifth Mobile Company was never a combat unit. It was only natural to call for support when encountering problems.
Le Zuo didn't even look at him: "The superiors are already providing support. Also, the current state of external silence means active communication will be exposed. Are you going to have someone poke the anus and put on an electric drill to rush the work? No progress?"
Shan Nong immediately shut up. What he said was just an introduction. The real decision-maker must still be Master Sergeant Le Zuo... Ah, and the young lieutenant.
Just when I thought about it, I heard Ronan say: "Stay steady first."
How stable?
Isn't this nonsense?
Shan Nong felt a turmoil in his heart.
There is absolutely a difference between normal operations and critical situations. Once decisions cannot be made promptly and accurately, dozens of people from the fifth mobile company will almost have to be handed over here.
He went to see Le Zuo, who did not disappoint him after all, and immediately came up with a specific plan: "We reduce the structure and continue to dive. Point-to-point penetration can shield the ground vibration within a ten-meter radius, and the structure shrinks by three
meters, there is still a round trip
There is a margin of five meters... Let’s dive another forty meters. The stratigraphic structure there is quite stable. If we come back after hiding for a while, we can even open up a new working surface. It will be acceptable if we adjust it.”
As a highly maneuverable mobile repair station, when fully deployed, the main part of the "Soil Patrol" is about 20 meters long, more than 8 meters wide at its widest point, and up to 6 meters high, which is equivalent to the size of a medium-to-large yacht.
But you can also shrink the space according to the actual situation. In extreme cases, reducing it to one third is not a problem.
As Lezuo said, the preparatory work before the operation was already underway. The first step was to retract the "joint and limb workstations" spread out on the working surface.
"Master Chief Lezuo." Ronan stretched out his hand to hold down his elbow, but he could only hold it here.
The two of them were almost half physically different, but their positions were reversed. At this time, a certain "balance of power" was formed:
"Wait a minute. Our team of 62 people are all on this vehicle. Reducing the structure is basically like a sardine can, and losing most of the adaptability is really a desperate measure..."
Le Zuo actually didn't hear clearly what "canned sardines" meant, but he could barely understand the meaning, so he snorted from his nostrils:
"It is also an extraordinary situation now."
Ronan spoke faster: "No matter how good the point penetration technology is, the impact and damage to the formation is irreversible. We have finally reached a balance here. Once the structure shrinks and leaves, even if the formation is strong in an ultra-low temperature environment, once the cavity expands, the frozen nitrogen
After filling it in, the fluid erosion under the formation cannot be hidden."
Arguing at this time...
Le Zuo took a deep breath, trying to follow the temper he had when he was young. Now he has
It exploded. But after all, he was older. Although he was still hot on the face, he was different in his heart. He knew that the more times like this, the less he could conflict with the chief officer. Moreover, Ronan's doubts were very insightful and not unreasonable.
Because of this, Le Zuo was able to patiently explain to Ronan: "Lieutenant, we are at a loss as to what will happen to the locked target. Diving down can avoid trouble. I will operate it myself and minimize the disturbance..."
Ronan suddenly smiled: "Technology is all about it."
"Um?"
"I believe you have this ability, Master Chief."
Ronan shook his head: "But this set of biological tools should have higher activity in a similar environment. Once they are dropped and the working surface is found, and then spread out, the surrounding area will be dangerous."
Next to him, Sergeant Shannong was very anxious at first, and felt a little dizzy in the middle. After thinking about it, he rolled his eyes again:
The "biological tools" are "iron-eating beetles" and "electric hydralisks". I almost got scared when I changed the concept. Also, how do you know the properties of these two things?
According to this statement, it still means staying put.
But if we continue to be entangled like this, it will be too late even if we dive.
He couldn't help shouting again: "Master Chief!"
However, Le Zuo stopped all operations and stared at Ronan: "Lieutenant Luo, this is not something that can be confirmed by simply imitating, nor is it a problem that can be solved by staying silent. The other side may be captured at any time..."
"Already captured."
"Um?"
"The long tail of the electric hydralis penetrated the ground to such a depth and extended parallelly. It was chasing the 'target'. The 'target' discovered us during the dive. In order to avoid harming the pond fish, it changed its direction.
…”
Le Zuo interrupted him: "How do you know?"
"You weren't here just now."
Shan Nongmuran:...I'm here, why didn't I notice? Can the two officers stop arguing with each other and deal with the crisis quickly when we have that time!
Ronan continued to analyze: "The target is extremely mobile, not medium and large equipment, and is more likely to be equipped with individual soldiers; and rapid movement in ultra-low temperature, permafrost stratum environment, there is a high probability that it is also a point-to-point penetration technology; close at hand,
Sergeant Shannong didn't notice that there was stealth equipment..."
Shan Nong opened his mouth, but couldn't spit out even a single word.
Le Zuo has already come up with the answer: "The Pioneer Officer's 5th generation B-type powered armor is one of the elite ground force commander configurations. Either he passed by on a mission, or the supporting troops fought miserably and accidentally left the team."
As he said that, he looked at the various readings on the instrument panel: "Good reasoning. So, are they all guesses?"
Ronan laughed, withdrew the arm that was holding Le Zuo's elbow, and took out another thing. It was a metal tube. Look at the logo, and it contained the "slicing instrument" optional for the maintenance soldier.
"While the long tail is catching the target, I release half a group of these, just in time for sampling."
Sergeant Shannong's scalp was about to explode. He had been worrying about it all the time and couldn't help but slap the table: "This is a metal material, which is the target of iron-eating beetles. How could you..."
After all, the table was not completed, and facing Ronan's gaze, he lost his courage inexplicably and stood up straight: "I'm sorry, sir, what I meant was..."
"So I took advantage of the opportunity when the 'Pioneer Officer' was passing by to spread it out, making those biological tools think that it was the one who dropped it.
thing?"
It was Le Zuo who made the explanation. He seemed to have figured something out, but not completely, so he asked again:
"Then what?"
Ronan simply responded: "It's just a good time to observe and follow their patterns."
Lozzo inevitably thought of that version of "Abstract Electric Hydralisk" again:
"So you just asked Lu Yi to project... it's not right either."
His rare lack of preface and follow-up was actually because he imagined Ronan's actions to be complicated to a certain extent - it was beyond the control of an ordinary lieutenant.
Especially when he is so young.
Before I could figure it out further, multiple instruments in the control room flashed red.
Le Zuo relied on his experienced experience to make a judgment immediately: "We are attacking, high-voltage current is passing through... we have indeed locked the target, and there will be more behind."
Those who can control the "Vanguard" power armor must be full-time combatants and the best among the best. An "Electric Hydralisk" may not be able to suppress it.
But on the ground above our heads, there was never just one "Electric Hydralisk".
In fact, the instruments showed that more than ten long tails had penetrated into the permafrost formation, and some collapsed halfway. This was probably due to the role of air and ground support.
But there is still a considerable amount of it, with a density that makes people's scalp numb.
The scene got out of control.
Look, it is impossible to remain silent in place. The "Soil Ranger" structure shrinks, activates the point-to-point penetration function, and dives. It will take a certain amount of time, so there can be no further delay!
Shan Nong couldn't help but shouted again: "Sergeant... Lieutenant!"
Before he finished speaking, he himself choked.
The long tails that had been stabbed were all bent halfway.
The tail end rose and went in the completely opposite direction to the "Soil Patroller".
"Uh, what's going on?"
"Let that 'target' lead away...the danger he brings is yours to deal with."
This sounds so cold.
Sergeant Shannong opened his mouth, but no words came out.
Ronan, on the other hand, continued: "We have an external individual maintenance vehicle, Master Lezuo..."
"Um?"
"You operate it yourself and use the remote control to pick up people."
Shannong also looked at Lezuo. The latter's face was hidden behind a double layer of armor and his expression could not be seen, but he responded simply and neatly:
"become."
"Now I am out of town, and my return time has to be postponed until next Thursday. I can only update as much as possible, and the time is not guaranteed. If there is any debt, I will make up for it after I return this month."